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| - | You may take the <a href="http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/airport_express/intro_index.html">Airport Express</a>and | + | You may take the <a href="http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/airport_express/intro_index.html">Airport Express</a> and |
<a href="http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/homepage/cust_index.html">Mass Transit Railway (MTR) </a>to and from different parts of Hong Kong by interchanging connection at different stations. Both Kowloon and Hong Kong stations provide free <a href="http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/airport_express/complom_checkin.html">in-town check-in services</a> for major airlines, please contact your airline for more information. | <a href="http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/homepage/cust_index.html">Mass Transit Railway (MTR) </a>to and from different parts of Hong Kong by interchanging connection at different stations. Both Kowloon and Hong Kong stations provide free <a href="http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/airport_express/complom_checkin.html">in-town check-in services</a> for major airlines, please contact your airline for more information. | ||
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| - | Via Lo Wu | + | Via Lo Wu （羅湖）and Lok Ma Chau （落馬洲）checkpoints</p> |
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Teams from Mainland China may travel to Hong Kong via the Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau checkpoints and take the <a href="http://www.mtr.com.hk">MTR</a> or <a href="http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/access_to_lok_ma_chau_spur_line_control_point/index.html">other public transport</a> after passing through Hong Kong Immigration. </p> | Teams from Mainland China may travel to Hong Kong via the Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau checkpoints and take the <a href="http://www.mtr.com.hk">MTR</a> or <a href="http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/access_to_lok_ma_chau_spur_line_control_point/index.html">other public transport</a> after passing through Hong Kong Immigration. </p> | ||
Revision as of 15:33, 1 May 2011
Travel to Hong Kong
By plane
Hong Kong can be reached by plane through Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport, with connections to major cities throughout the world. The airport offers arriving passengers direct access to hotel shuttle bus, train, taxi and bus.
Hotel shuttle bus
Please check with your hotels for shuttle bus arrangement.
Train
You may take the Airport Express and Mass Transit Railway (MTR) to and from different parts of Hong Kong by interchanging connection at different stations. Both Kowloon and Hong Kong stations provide free in-town check-in services for major airlines, please contact your airline for more information.
Taxi
Taxis are available from the taxi pick-up area in front of the Arrivals Hall. You may take a red (to Hong Kong Island and Kowloon) or green (to New Territories) taxi and fares are metered.
Bus
You may take a bus from the airport to most parts of Hong Kong as well.
By Train
Via Lo Wu （羅湖）and Lok Ma Chau （落馬洲）checkpoints
Teams from Mainland China may travel to Hong Kong via the Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau checkpoints and take the MTR or other public transport after passing through Hong Kong Immigration.
Intercity passenger service
There are intercity passenger services run among Guangdong Province, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. The train terminus is at MTR Hung Hom Station where passengers could go through Hong Kong Immigration control.
By Ferry
You may take Chu Kong Passenger Transport from eastern coasting of Guang Dong Province and Pearl River Delta to Hong Kong. The terminals are at Macau Ferry Terminal (202 Connaught Road Central (MTR Sheung Wan Station exit D), Central), China Ferry Terminal (33 Canton Road (MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station exit A1), Kowloon) and Hong Kong International Airport.
Local transport in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is well-connected with public transport systems. You can get around easily by MTR, Taxi, Bus, Minibus, Ferry and Tram.
Getting to HKUST
Public transportation in Hong Kong is very efficient and getting to and from HKUST by taxi, the MTR , or bus is easy, and is accessible by car. The map shows you the main routes connecting Kowloon and Hong Kong Island to our campus.
